HARRISBURG, Oct. 16 – House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody said House members and staff are grief-stricken at the passing of Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich of the 114th District. Kavulich died early this morning at a Philadelphia hospital where he had been since undergoing major surgery in early October. “Sid was always gracious and engaging. He enjoyed working with people and really getting to know them. That’s why being a representative was such a good fit for him,” Dermody said. “We knew Sid had a big challenge and we were pulling hard for him. Just yesterday nearly all of us in the Democratic Caucus signed a huge Get Well card for him.” Kavulich, 62, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 after earlier careers as a television sportscaster and state Senate staff person in northeastern Pennsylvania. He represented constituents in 18 Lackawanna County communities including North Abington and Scott townships, Carbondale, Clarks Summit, Moosic, Old Forge and Taylor. Kavulich’s death came just one day after that of another House Democrat, Rep. Mike O’Brien of Philadelphia. “These are very tough days for the members and staff of the House,” Dermody said. “The happy memories of both Sid and Mike will help to sustain us all.” Kavulich is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Loni and Ariel, and son Zachary. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Kavulich’s constituent Read more

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the Commonwealth flag at the Capitol Complex and throughout all public buildings and grounds throughout the state lowered to half-staff to honor the passing of Pennsylvania State Representative Sid Kavulich. Read more

HARRISBURG, Sept. 18 – State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich, D-Lackawanna, today announced nearly $400,000 in funding for recreation center renovations, emergency preparedness system repairs and utility renovations to benefit Lackawanna County residents. The grants include $42,466 to Jermyn for renovations to the community center gym and basketball court, $52,079 to Mayfield to repair and restore existing levee systems, $88,212 to Dickson City to replace a sewer line on Dundaff Street, $160,000 to Vandling to replace the sanitary sewer line along Peterlin Road and $42,616 to Waverly Township to replace its township pump station. “I am delighted to see critical funding be allocated to important projects here in Lackawanna County,” Kavulich said. “From basketball courts to levee systems and sewer lines, these grants will help our communities to update and fix vital resources needed to maintain our day-to-day lives and overall well-being. It is important that our boroughs and townships are supported in initiatives they take.” Kavulich acknowledged and thanked state Sen. John Blake for his work on the projects, as well as the Commonwealth Financing Authority board for approving the five grants The community center gym project is funded through the state Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. The levee system repairs project is funded by the Flood Mitigation Program. The pump station as well as both sanitary sewer line projects are funded by Read more

HARRISBURG, Sept. 11 – State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich, D-Lackawanna, today announced Carbondale Area School District will receive a $500,000 grant for updates and building and energy related improvements at the elementary, high school and Mount Carmel district buildings. The grant will allow the district to provide new lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning improvements as well as investments in energy-saving opportunities in the elementary school building. The district’s Mount Carmel building will also receive needed updates for HVAC, lighting, security, roofing, restrooms and other building energy usage improvements. The district’s high school building will be remodeled and receive additional energy-related improvements. “This funding is crucial to the future of Carbondale Area School District,” Kavulich said. “By updating and improving our schools and district offices, we are providing our students and those who teach them resources needed to succeed, while also alleviating partial financial burdens from local taxpayers. I look forward to working with school and state officials to maximize the potential of this grant.” Kavulich acknowledged Gov. Tom Wolf’s commitment to community development and job creation, and thanked him for the authorization of the funding. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, from which this grant was awarded, is a commonwealth grant program overseen by the Office of Read more

Governor Tom Wolf paid a visit to the City of Carbondale, Tuesday afternoon, to announce $500,000 in grant funding to revitalize the downtown business district through elimination of blight and the creation of 25 new jobs. Read more

HARRISBURG, June 18 – A bill that would mandate school security drills, H.B. 2215, introduced by state Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich, D-Lackawanna, passed the House of Representatives and moves to the Senate for consideration. Read more

Pa. state Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich visited Abington Heights High School for their Unified track team's first meet against Carbondale Area. The teams pair students eligible for the Special Olympics with regular student athletes, creating a fun learning experience that leads to great friendships both on and off the field. Read more

The 2018-19 PA State Grant application filing deadline is Tuesday, May 1. This deadline applies to all renewal applicants and first-time applicants who plan to enroll in colleges, universities, or a college transfer program at 2-year public or private colleges (except community colleges and designated Pennsylvania Open Admission institutions). Additionally, unlike a student loan, a grant is gift aid which does not have to be repaid. To apply for a PA State Grant, applicants must first complete the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants can access this form online by clicking here or here . In addition to completing the FAFSA, first-time applicants must also submit a completed PA State Grant Form. First-time applicants who submit the FAFSA online will be automatically redirected to the SGF by following the onscreen prompts on the confirmation page. First-time applicants who have already submitted their FAFSA but have not completed the SGF will receive an email directing them to PHEAA’s secure Account Access site for completion. Both applications are free to submit. First-time applicants who plan to enroll in a community college, business, trade, or technical school, a hospital school of nursing, a designated Pennsylvania Open Admission institution, or a non-transferable 2-year degree program at a community, 2-year or 4-year college have until Aug. 1, 2018 to complete their PA State Grant application. Students and families are Read more

State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich is working with local community leaders, volunteers and businesses to organize a regional spring cleanup event to remove litter and winter debris from roadsides, creeks and riverbanks, and parks and recreation areas in Taylor, Moosic and Old Forge. Read more

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